In Conversation with Convergence
In Conversation with Convergence
Convergence Inc.
Hosted by President and Founder George Evans, Convergence Inc.'s podcast invites guests from the asset management industry and ecosystem to discuss their journeys, their companies, and their views on the state of the industry.Convergence Inc. is a company that provides data as a service to asset managers, allocators, and service providers, delivering data-based insights curated by subject matter experts to provide solutions to top- and bottom-line growth and operational risk. 
Staying Competitive with BDO ft. Rob Mirsky
In this episode, George F. Evans is joined by Robert Mirsky of BDO, who is the Co-Head of their Asset Management Practice. Our great conversation includes:An Overview of BDOPriorities for 2024 & How to Remain CompetitiveThe Crucial Role of Technology in Meeting Client NeedsTailwinds & Headwinds in the Market Outsourcing and the Growth of Asset ServicersA Focus on Global Regulation & Tax
Jun 4, 2024
35 min
The Journey of Apex ft. Peter Hughes
This episode features Peter Hughes, Founder and CEO of Apex Group Ltd., joining George F. Evans.In this month's episode:- Peter Hughes walks through the Apex journey and vision- The Apex agenda, including continued international expansion, providing robust asset servicing instead of just Fund Administration, building a strong client-focused culture and the importance of world class execution- ESG- Current market headwinds and tailwinds
Jun 3, 2024
29 min
The World in 2024 ft. the Hon. Manisha Singh
In this episode, George F. Evans is joined by the Hon. Manisha Singh, founder and principal of the Sunstone Strategy Group. Our great conversation includes:- The Honorable Manisha Singh - Recent US State Department Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs - Manisha’s impressive background & journey in the private and public sectors- Her founding of DC-based Sunstone Strategy Group- 2020-2024 economic growth - The pandemic - Have we fully rebounded?- Gl...
May 30, 2024
34 min
A Look Inside GPFS ft. Glen Shields
The 37th episode of In Conversation with Convergence features George F. Evans joined by Glen Shields, founder and CEO of GP Fund Solutions.This exciting episode features:- Glen Shields: His background and why he founded GP Fund Solutions (GPFS)- A look inside GPFS: The growth, culture, talent, technology, and how GPFS takes on large clients- The fund administration industry: Current market issues and the impact of the SEC's agenda, including the Private Fund Rule and Marketing Rule
May 29, 2024
37 min